Teachers' attitude towards mentally retarded learners and their performance in inclusive setting in Kamukunji Division, Nairobi North District - Kenya
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2010-11
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Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The topic of the study was teachers' attitude towards mentally retarded learners and their performance in inclusive setting in Kamukunji Division, Nairobi District Kenya. The major objectives of the study were to find out; whether the regular school teachers have knowledge of who are the mentally retarded learners, if they have them in their classes, their level of interaction, performance and socialization with their "normal peers" at school. To find out what assistance strategies do the regular school teachers and the administration do to assist these learners in the schools. Data collection tools used by the researcher were a questionnaire that covered a wide range of age, experience. Education and professional level bracket. It was designed, printed, distributed and collected for analysis. The major findings were that. The teachers are aware of who are the mentally retarded learners and they have them in their schools. The interactions and performance while among their "normal" peers is far below average. It has also come out clearly that the teachers and their administration give little attention and assistance to these learners. The major recommendations are that the government through the ministry of education has to formulate and enforce policies on the education of the mentally handicapped among other handicaps. Curriculum developers included should adapt suitable curriculum, relevant material and fund its implementation. The field officers should ensure good attention to these learners through the class teachers and special needs education teachers. In conclusion, since mentally retarded learners are not adequately catered for, it is so important to all sectors, school administrators, and the government through the ministry of education to give an upper hand m ensuring quality education for the mentally handicap
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Degree in ECPE of Kampala International University
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Teachers' attitude, Mentally retarded learners, Nairobi North District, Kenya